Monthly Archives: June 2011

Unpacking the Videogame.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Thank you to @matthewmeschery for this gem at the Games for Change Conference. Catch the livestream here: http://www.livestream.com/gamesforchange A brilliant thought on the misconception of games in public media: “Videogames look like they’re about the things that they picture, but they are … Continue reading →

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Five Features of a Successful Game According to Al Gore

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Thank you for the recap, Pam Abrams, in covering the Games for Change 2011 Conference (I’ll be there for parts tomorrow / Wed, so goodness on the way.)   Play + connection –> A new means for social change. Here are … Continue reading →

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What is “Meaningful”?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

I was asked this question yesterday and was caught a little off guard by my inability to answer quickly. My thoughts led to how often we throw the word meaningful around, yet how little we truly understand its significance. We … Continue reading →

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In the Groove – Gaming meets Social Entrepreneurship

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

Intro note: I had the pleasure of seeing Katherine Lucey, Solar Sister founder / CEO at a panel on energy poverty at VII Photo Agency Thursday. This post is reposted from her blog. When processes, procedures and motivations are properly … Continue reading →

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